Police brace for protest at funeral for soldier

They say they believe they are serving God doing this. Some people must still believe in minor gods they have made up in their own minds because the God I know sent Christ and would not be happy about any of this.

Saul thought he was serving God too when he was hunting down Christians. Christ opened his eyes by making him blind and then he saw how wrong he was.  He became St. Paul living out his days serving Christ. Wonder what it would take to open their eyes and stop all this hatred?

Police brace for protest at funeral for soldier
Published: Tuesday, November 16, 2010

By Mitch Hotts
For The Oakland Press

St. Clair County law enforcers and military veterans groups are preparing for a potential protest by the Westboro Baptist Church at Wednesday's funeral service for a decorated soldier who died in action in Afghanistan.

The Westboro church, which is known for picketing at the funerals of American servicemen with anti-gay messages, has indicated in a news release on its website that members plan to preach their message "in respectful, lawful proximity" to the service for Pfc. Shane Reifert.

A number of local, county, and Michigan State Police officials met Monday to prepare a plan on how to handle the situation if the protesters show up.

"We have a strategic plan, but we're not releasing a lot of information at this point," said St. Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon. "The funeral is in Marine City and we're assisting their police department. We're hoping for the good of everyone that the protesters don't make it."

Shirley Phelps-Roper, daughter of church founder Fred Phelps, said late Monday that the group's busy schedule may prevent them from attending, although they do plan to picket an event Thursday at Wayne State University. Some members are already in Detroit.
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Police brace for protest at funeral for soldier

The Beatitudes

He said:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 

12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Sermon on the mount

The fallen soldiers are the ones blessed because they laid down their lives for the sake of their friends. Westboro group can't even lay down their posters. Hate like they have is not of Christ who also laid down His life for the sake of everyone!

pictures are from this article
http://militarytimes.com/blogs/battle-rattle/category/westboro-baptist-church-2/